Job Description:
We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer for Electro-Optic Systems to join our Radar and Advanced Targeting Capability Management team. Reporting to the VP Capability & CTO, you will be working across the whole business and with external stakeholders to ensure that we develop and access the right technologies and skills for the future of the business.
You will have the opportunity to define the internal advanced research programme, as well as helping to shape and align external research and technology development activities across academia, research frameworks and industrial partners. You will also work closely with the Electro-Optic Capability team ensuring that these new and emerging technologies have a route to be embodied in attractive and competitive products in the marketplace.
What you will do as a Chief Technology Officer for Electro-Optic Systems:
1. To define and monitor the progress of the internally funded Advanced Research programme, ensuring the technologies and skills are aligned with our product and technology roadmaps
2. Monitor the level of our technology and manufacturing capabilities, performing technology scouting and assessment of new, emerging or existing technologies
3. Lead our engagements with universities, SMEs, national and international government agencies and research frameworks to bring new technologies and skills into the business
4. Lead and coordinate initiatives to secure R&D funding from third parties Foster a culture of open innovation across the business
5. Manage the Intellectual Property portfolio across our Electro-Optic products & manufacturing capabilities
What we need from you
6. A track record in delivering technical leadership and strategic vision
7. A passion for Electro-Optic technologies
8. Domain knowledge of our Electro-Optic products, suppliers and customers
9. Awareness of the challenges in product development and manufacturing
10. Strong interpersonal skills in managing a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders
Security Clearance
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Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
11. Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
12. Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
13. Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
14. Pension: Award winning pension scheme
15. Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
16. Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
17. Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
18. Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
19. Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below